Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

In November, Epic and Google jointly proposed a settlement that would change Android’s fate globally without cracking open ...

Android's getting a flexible new approach to sideloading with Registered App Stores

Google's detailed changes coming to app stores and in-app purchases starting soon, including registration for third-party stores.
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Google vs Epic Games dispute ends as ‘registered’ Android app stores, lower fees roll out this year

Google has announced changes coming for third-party Android app stores and lower fees as the Epic Games dispute has finally ended.

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

This is the best Android tablet for anyone who wants to avoid Google at all costs

This tablet puts privacy first by ditching Google apps and services. See how it handles apps, updates, and everyday basics ...

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million ...

Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android

Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface. The post Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android appeared first on Digital ...